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    "id": 1426520,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1426520/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ogola",
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    "content": "In deciding which functions the counties were going to perform, Kenyans were very clear that they wanted key functions like health, water, lands and agriculture devolved. However, to perform some of these functions to the expectations of our people requires resources. The other day this country had serious issues with health sector. All Kenyans asking what governors were doing to mitigate the situation. So, I support the negotiated amount and plead that more funds be channelled to counties in the future. There is a lot of duplication of functions, for example, health. It is primarily a function of county government, but a lot of its resources are controlled by the Ministry of Health. If they can release funds that they are holding for primary health care activities, then more money will go to counties. Agriculture is another devolved function, but its activities are controlled from the Ministry’s headquarters. Every day we struggle with the lack of extension officers in our counties. If we had these officers in counties, there would be more food production in this country. I support the mediation committee and the figures that they have achieved."
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